I remember when country wasn’t considered so cool. In fact, I was one of them that couldn’t listen to “that twangy stuff”. Obviously, I’ve come to love the genre now, but even I didn’t always think it was so cool.
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Interview With Maggie Rose | CRS 2013
One of our favorites, country artist Maggie Rose, stops by our booth at CRS to discuss her new album that hits stores on Tuesday, what it’s like to be at CRS, and even tells us about a funny, fashion mishap! Check out her interview with us right here! You don’t want to miss it.
Kellie Pickler Talks Spray Tans, Dancing With The Stars And More On CBS’ The Late Late Show
The always charming Kellie Pickler appeared on CBS’ The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night to talk about her first competition on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars (Monday, March 18), spray tans, flying with the Blue Angels and more with the late night host.
On Dancing With The Stars she says, “I love it, I’m having a blast… but I’ve never ballroom danced in my life… it’s very hard!”
Later, she talks about her love for our military servicemen/women, her work with the USO, and crossing things off of her bucket list.
“Two things on my bucket list have always been to fly with the Blue Angels and jump with the Golden Knights.” Pickler finally got to fly with the Blue Angels last year, and recalled her experience saying, “It was the biggest adrenaline rush ever! It was so cool.” Continue Reading →
Listen To A Sneak Peek Of Fun, New Song From Laura Bell Bundy
Check out this fun, new song from Laura Bell Bundy called “Two Step”! Let us know what you think!
Cledus T. Judd Announces World Premiere For “Honeymoon” Music Video
Video to Feature Nadya Suleman, and Premiere On CMT Pure March 25th
The world premiere of the buzzed about “Honeymoon” music video by parody singer-songwriter Cledus T. Judd is set to debut on March 25 on CMT Pure and CMT.com. The new video, produced and directed by country singer/actress Laura Bell Bundy and featuring guest appearances by Nadya “Octomom” Suleman and comedian Two-Foot Fred, will run in rotation with other Cledus classic videos every hour for 25 hours. This premiere also marks the first music/comedy feature on CMT’s new artist platform which provides fans a central place to connect with artists they love! See all of Cledus’ videos at Cledustjudd.cmt.com.
“Honeymoon,” the second release and music video from his tenth studio album, Pardoyziac!!, is a parody of Little Big Town’s No. 1 hit song “Pontoon.” The video stars Suleman as Cledus’ bride in his version of a redneck wedding and “Dollywood” honeymoon. “It was so cool working with Nadya Suleman!” said Cledus. “I didn’t know what to expect when she signed on but she was awesome! Some paparazzi asked me if we were romantically linked. I politely told the guy, ‘I can hardly pay my child support on the one I got much less 14 other little ones!’ I think that shut him up. Although she does have smokin’ hot lips! Probably be worth it.”
Florida Georgia Line “Cruise” (Remix Feat. Nelly) Available on April 2nd
After hinting for weeks, Republic Nashville’s Florida Georgia Line have exclusively announced, via their social networks, that a “Cruise” (Remix Feat. Nelly) will be available on April 2.
The breakout duo has caught the attention of several Superstars, including Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and now, GRAMMY-winning Hip Hop artist Nelly. The sizzling collaboration will impact radio just in time for Spring and a taste of the new mix is subtly place in Nelly’s “Hey Porsche” video. Watch below!
FGL’s Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, Florida) says, “when we caught wind that Nelly was a fan of ‘Cruise,’ we were floored. We’ve been fans of his music for years and thought it would be cool to team up on a remix.”
“Nelly really brought a fresh, unique sound to ‘Cruise’ and we’re super excited for our fans to hear!” adds FGL’s Tyler Hubbard (Monroe, Georgia).
Album Review: ‘Faster Than A Bullet’ By Plumb
What can I say except that from the moment I first heard Plumb I found her music mesmerizing. Beautiful, strong, almost otherworldly voice matched with songs that touch you deep inside and move you. You’ll hear lots of string instruments mixed with her signature keyboard-driven music. Sometimes dark, slightly-edgy, poetic, and melodic songs that are a mix of radio-friendly pop & alternative rock. Her music always moves me. I think Plumb is one of the most talented artists out there and highly-underated. She should be winning GRAMMY’s for her music. Continue Reading →
Renowned Voice Coach Renee Grant-Williams Announces Her Upcoming Vocal Master Class
Nashville-based renowned vocal coach Renee Grant-Williams, who has worked with celebrities like Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Miley Cyrus and Linda Ronstadt is presenting an action-packed one day seminar to singers of all styles, skills and experience levels. After a 5 year hiatus Grant-Williams is bringing back her popular and highly successful Vocal Master Class.
This year’s class titled “Fearless Solutions For Singers” will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Soundcheck Rehearsal Studios in Nashville, TN. The cost is $299 and participants can register online at www.myvoicecoach.com or by calling 615-244-3280.
The Master Class is designed so that participants walk away with information that can be put to use immediately. The daytime portion of the class will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be devoted to exploring the same one-of-a-kind techniques that have helped make stars out of singers like Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Dixie Chicks and many others. The day includes “This New Business Of Singing,” a panel discussion with top soon-to-be-announced industry executives. The discussion will focus on the ever-changing landscape of the music industry.
Album Review: Maggie Rose’s ‘Cut To Impress’
Just received an advance copy of Maggie Rose’s debut album on RPM Entertainment entitled ‘Cut To Impress‘ produced by Blake Chancey, Stephony Smith, and James Stroud. The most recent single “I Ain’t Your Mama” (a playful, mid-tempo, female anthem) was released earlier this year to country radio and had some success by landing in the top 30. I had hoped it would climb higher for this extremely-talented artist whose career I have followed since she went by Margaret Durante about a year and a half ago when she underwent a bit of an image revamp taking her from the blondish/brown longhaired “girl next door” to the short, playful platinum blonde bombshell image of the “girl next door” gone slightly bad (although, just between you and I, she’s not really bad at all, but a real sweetheart) and all grown up. Just a fun image revamp to relaunch her as an artist; showing some growth and branding as an artist. Yes, I said branding because as an artist they are also a brand. Continue Reading →
NBC Nightly News Features Darius Rucker, Randy Houser, And Musicians On Call
Top country music artists Darius Rucker and Randy Houser have both started the new year off with successful music releases, but they are also being recognized for their volunteer work with Musicians On Call (MOC), a non-profit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. NBC’s Lester Holt recently traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to join Rucker and Houser as they performed and visited with patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt through the MOC Nashville branch. The visit, recently highlighted in Country Weekly magazine, will be the focus of the “Making a Difference” segment of NBC Nightly News this Saturday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 CT plus a “Web Extra” on the Nightly News tab of NBCNews.com featuring an extended interview with Rucker.
Darius Rucker. Photo by Joe Howell
The two artists shared with Holt their experiences over the years performing for patients in healthcare facilities and the influence it has on them personally to witness the visible affect music has on these patients. Weighing in on the advantages of having Musicians On Call in their hospital was Dr. Elisabeth M. Dykens, Professor of Psychology and Human Development and Director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, who can personally attest to the patient benefits achieved through music. Continue Reading →
